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Non-linear inhibitory responses enhance performance in collective decision-making
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The precise modulation of activity through inhibitory signals ensures that both insect colonies and neural circuits operate efficiently and adaptively, highlighting the fundamental importance of inhibition in biological systems. Modulatory signals are produced in various contexts and are known for subtly shifting the probability of receiver behaviors based on response thresholds. Here we propose a non-linear function to introduce inhibitory responsiveness in collective decision-making inspired by honeybee house-hunting. We show that, compared with usual linear functions, non-linear responses enhance final consensus and reduce deliberation time. This improvement comes at the cost of reduced accuracy in identifying the best option. Nonetheless, for value-based tasks, the benefits of faster consensus and enhanced decision-making might outweigh this drawback.
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MARCH-PONS, David, PASTOR SATORRAS, Romualdo and MIGUEL LÓPEZ, María del Carmen. Non-linear inhibitory responses enhance performance in collective decision-making. Communications Physics. 2025. Vol. 8, num. 1-7. [consulted: 6 of June of 2026]. Available at: https://hdl.handle.net/2445/228633